Posted on Dec 21, 2017

Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Maritime Disputes in Hong Kong Maritime Week

21 November 2017

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A “Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Maritime Disputes”, jointly organised by Hang Seng Management College (HSMC) and Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), was held on 21 November 2017 in Hang Seng Management College successfully. It is one of the event of Hong Kong Maritime Week. Over 140 participants have participated the event.

Distinguished overseas and local guest speakers are invited for the event, including Sir Bernard Eder, Former High Court Judge and International Arbitrator, Essex Court Chambers, London; Professor Anselmo Reyes, Professor of Legal Practice at The University of Hong Kong; Ms. Su Yin Anand, Partner, Ince & Co. The event has been kick-off through the Welcoming Remarks from Prof. Y. V. Hui, Vice-President (Academic & Research), HSMC and the Opening Remarks from Mr. Arthur Bowring MH, Senior Consultant, Hong Kong Shipowners Association. Dr. Byron Lee, Chairman, Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association, has introduced the speakers and assisted as the modulator in the panel discussion. Speakers have shared their views on latest cases in London, Arbitrations in London, Singapore and Hong Kong, and practical issues in handling maritime disputes. Dr. Eugene Wong, Assistant Professor, HSMC, has delivered a Concluding Remarks to end the sessions. Guests and students enjoyed a fruitful discussion in the panel and Q&A discussion. The workshop is supported by the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (UGC/IIDS14/B02/16).

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A group photo is taken after the seminar

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Prof. Y.V. Hui gave a welcoming speech in the seminar

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Mr. Arthur Bowring MH delivered an opening speech about the maritime arbitration for seminar

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Sir Bernard Eder shared a speech on the “Recent developments in maritime law in the UK – Substantive and Procedural issues”

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Professor Anselmo Reyes shared insights on “Maritime Arbitration – London, Singapore or Hong Kong?”

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Ms Suyin Anand shared practical issues about maritime disputes. Her speech is about “Problem solving your way through shipping disputes – an overview of common issues that arise in maritime disputes and how they can be solved

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Guests and students enjoying a fruitful discussion in the panel and Q&A discussion

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Mr. Sam Tsui participated in the Q&A discussion

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Ms. Regina Li raised a question about the maritime arbitration trend in China

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Dr. Eugene Wong gave a closing remark for the seminar